Wicked Defies Gravity with 10 Oscar Nods, Including One for Best Picture

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As a gaming enthusiast, I can’t help but feel the thrill when I hear about Director Jon M. Chu’s movie version of the beloved Broadway show “Wicked” raking in a whopping ten nominations at this year’s Academy Awards, with one of those nods being for Best Picture! It’s like leveling up to the next stage in my favorite game, knowing that such a fantastic production is getting the recognition it deserves.

In the Wicked movie, stars Cynthia Erivo (as Elphaba) and Ariana Grande (as Glinda), received nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Actress in a Supporting Role respectively. This marks Erivo’s third Oscar nomination, having also been recognized twice at the 92nd annual ceremony in 2020 for her role in Harriet. Additionally, Simon Hayes, whom NBC Insider interviewed towards the end of 2024, was honored for his exceptional sound work alongside Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson and John Marquis.

Speaking about it, Hayes expressed that each film he has been a part of has provided him with small pieces of knowledge and experience that eventually allowed him to bring the movie Wicked to life. In essence, he considers this project as the culmination of his lifetime’s work. Previously, Hayes had won an Academy Award for his role in 2012’s film Les Misérables.

Wicked Oscar nominations

  • Best Picture

  • Best Actress in a Leading Role (Cynthia Erivo)

  • Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Ariana Grande)

  • Best Visual Effects (Pablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, David Shirk and Paul Corbould)

  • Best Sound (Simon Hayes, Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson and John Marquis)

  • Best Editing (Myron Kerstein)

  • Best Production Design (Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Lee Sandales)

  • Best Original Score (John Powell and Stephen Schwartz)

  • Best Makeup and Hairstyling (Frances Hannon, Laura Blount and Sarah Nuth)

  • Best Costume Design (Paul Tazewell)

The movie “Wicked” has been given a total of 10 nominations at the Oscars, including Best Picture! Here are some categories it’s up for:

* Cynthia Erivo is nominated for Best Actress.
* Ariana Grande is nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
* It’s been recognized in the Best Film Editing category.
* The production design, costume design, makeup & hairstyling, original score, sound, and visual effects categories also include “Wicked”.

#Oscars #BestActress #BestSupportingActress #BestFilmEditing #ProductionDesign #CostumeDesign #MakeupHairstyling #OriginalScore #Sound #VisualEffects

— Wicked Movie (@wickedmovie) January 23, 2025

Click here for the complete list of this year’s nominees.

How can you watch Wicked at home right now?

As a devoted fan, I’m thrilled to announce that both the standard and karaoke versions of the captivating musical, “Wicked,” can now be rented for $19.99 or purchased for $29.99 from all digital streaming platforms. Let the magic unfold at your convenience!

Some digital versions of the film come packed with a variety of extra goodies, such as two alternate commentary options, cut scenes, a musical version of the movie, plus multiple behind-the-scenes documentaries. For more details about these extras, click here. Be sure to verify with your preferred store if you want to enjoy these added features.

The upcoming musical film, which serves as a prelude to “The Wizard of Oz,” is set to be released in various physical formats – including 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD – on February 4. This movie has already earned over $700 million worldwide.

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2025-01-23 21:01